Monterey 180 Edge Owner's Manual page 72

Chapter 9
G Flush the engine cooling system with clean water. DO NOT exceed
1500 RPM when flushing.
G Perform all scheduled maintenance. For stern drives, tuning the engine
and changing the oil and fuel filters (if equipped) is especially
important.
G Thoroughly clean the hull, deck and interior of the boat as soon as it is
removed from the water. Cleaning at this time is easier because the
marine growth is still wet. Be sure to allow for a couple of days of air
drying to prevent mildew due to trapped moisture.
Apply a coat of wax to the entire surface of the boat and rust inhibitor
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on all metal parts.
G Clean all traces of dirt, oil, grime, and grease from the engine and
bilge. Touch-up areas of engine where paint has been removed.
Prepare the engine for storage according to the instructions contained
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in the engine owner's manual.
Store the bilge drain plug in a plastic bag and tape it to the throttle
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control lever so that it is easily found for reactivation.
G Remove the battery from the boat. Clean, fully charge and store the
battery in an area not subject to freezing temperatures. Never store
batteries close to heat, spark, or flame producing devices.
G Repack trailer wheel bearings with water resistant wheel bearing
grease. If the trailer is equipped with bearing protectors, squirt grease
into hubs with a grease gun.
Park trailer and boat in a protected area. If the rig is left outside, install
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a boat cover. See your dealer.
G Loosen tie-downs and winch line but be sure the boat is resting
properly on hull supports.
Jack up trailer and place blocks under trailer frame to relieve weight on
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trailer tires and springs.
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